Residential Conveyancing Director

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor seeking a Legal Director position and eager to take a step closer to becoming a Partner? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious Legal 500 firm, widely regarded for its strong Residential Conveyancing department.

Based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, this role offers a flexible work-life balance with progressive career development opportunities.

Firm

This Top 200 independent Scottish firm prides itself on providing expert legal advice, tailored specifically to their client. Whether a large multinational or a family or individuals, this business seeks to develop long-term relationships with its clients, built on a foundation of trust and legal prowess.

The firm has grown off the back of this and has received numerous Chambers & Partners, as well as Legal 500 rankings in recognition of the firm's success in developing some of the most astute and knowledgeable legal talents in Scotland.

Setting this firm apart from its competition is its ability to provide first-rate legal advice at the same time as constructing an outstanding working environment and culture for its staff. Those who join the firm tend to stay because of this flexible and honest environment and are rewarded with excellent progression opportunities.

For those looking for professional development, the Partners at the firm have an excellent store of knowledge and are known to be incredibly generous with their time. Trainees and solicitors are often found working directly alongside Partners showing there are no barriers to learning and development - it is actively encouraged.

If you are a legal professional keen to develop in-depth expertise in your chosen practice area and progress in your career while working in a supportive and rewarding environment, this firm is an excellent fit.

Candidate

With 10+ years PQE, you will be an ambitious solicitor with in-depth legal knowledge of Residential Conveyancing to bring to a progressive and outstanding Residential Property team.

This role will be hands-on with consistent client communication and meetings, ensuring you continue to build long-lasting relationships. It is key that you can showcase a high-level personable service.

At the firm, you will be responsible for carrying out these tasks:

• Dealing with mortgages, purchasing and selling of Scottish property.
• Manage a busy caseload while keeping in consistent contact with high-profile clients.
• Ensuring you are maintaining good financial management in correspondence with targets set out by Partners.
• Always having current and relevant knowledge of the market.
• Be present at business development team meetings and provide new, innovative ideas.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues on certain projects to produce high-quality and efficient work.
• Communicating with the client at every stage of the process, making sure their needs are met.
• Being able to motivate yourself and work independently, as well as within a team.
• Aiding partners with the strategic management of the department.
• Encouraging more junior members of the team to generate new business leads and support their professional journeys.

Joining a highly regarded team in Scotland that works with high-profile clients is an opportunity that would be hard to overlook. The firm will continue to support your professional development, with an attractive benefits package, a lucrative salary and a flexible working dynamic. This role will be a great next step for someone looking to take on a more senior role within a forward-thinking Residential Conveyancing Team.

What's on offer

• An opportunity to become a leader at a prestigious firm, enhance your client base and build a solid reputation in a Residential practice
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exciting bonus scheme
• Competitive salary
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Tilly Scott at 0131 460 7747/[e-mail] for a confidential chat.